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BEFORE WE BEGIN

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Week 01:
- Ice Breaking
- Syllabus Orientation
- Attendance Policy
- Bonus-Point Policy
- Question Bank: An Overview
Week 02:
- Myth and Mythology
- Differences among legend, myth and folktale
  - Legend:
    - Definition of legend
    - Characteristics of legend
    - An example of legend: The Arthurian Legend
  - Myth
    - Definition of myth
    - An Example of myth: “The Adventures of Perseus”
    - Characteristics of myth
      - narrative (plot, characters, setting, theme)
      - ancient (all myths were written a long time ago)
      - anonymous
      - oral tradition
      - supernatural elements
      - gods and goddesses as characters
      - global in scope
      - originally meant to be part of the culture’s religious creed
      - symbolic
    - The elements of myth in “The Adventures of Perseus”
  - Folktale
    - Definition of folktale
    - Characteristics of folktales
    - An example of folktale: the tale of Cinderella
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Week 09
- Midterm Exam
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Week 14:
- Course Review
Week 15:
- Final Exam

Midterm Assignment: Select a myth and write an essay to discuss its characteristics.
What does an essay look like? Take a look at this Sample Essay.
Final Exam